John S. Hill 68, of Franklin, Indiana, world wide professional championship wrestler of 19 championship titles passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010.

During his 25 years in the wrestling ring, Hill worked as Guy Hill, Guy Mitchell, The Assassin, The Stomper, The Destroyer, The Strangler, Mr. X, and Gentleman Jerry Valiant, among more than a dozen stage names.

Survivors include wife, Carolyn F. Hill; son, Jonathan S. Hill; brothers, Clarence Hill, James Hill, and George Hill; sisters, Margaret Butler, and Betty Elliott.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 14 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 in Franklin. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information: 317-738-0202.

credit: 3/13/2010 Indianapolis Star